Dartmouth
OPEN STREET SUNDAY
Join us for our annual Downtown Dartmouth Open Street Sunday Street Party on Sunday, June 22, 2025! Portland Street from Alderney Drive to Prince Albert Road will be CAR FREE and open for folks to enjoy. The streets will be activated with live entertainment, music and lots more excitement! Open Street Sundays encourage people to enjoy their city in a new way by walking, biking and moving around safely and comfortably on the street.
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Portland Street will be closed to traffic from 11am to 5pm with the fun happening from noon-4pm!
Portland Street will be closed from Alderney Drive to Victoria Road, as indicated below.
Nova Scotia Loyal Vendors Market
The Nova Scotia Loyal Vendors Market will be set up between Dundas and Victoria Street during Open Street.
Ferry Terminal Park
88 Alderney Drive
DJ Douvet
Anna and The Astronauts
DJ Douvet will be performing on the Dartmouth Festival Series Stage starting at 12:00 PM until 1:00PM.
Anna and the Astronauts will be performing on the Dartmouth Festival Series Stage starting at 1:15 PM until 2:00PM.
The Mellotones
The Mellotones will be performing on the Dartmouth Festival Stage starting at 2:30 PM until 4:30 PM.
Bounce Zone
Are you ready for some fun? Check out the bounce zone by Big Entertainment at the park, open from 12:00pm to 4:00pm.
Music on Portland Street
DJ Zuluboy
12-4pm
Get ready to dance! DJ Zuluboy is joining us for another event! He will be spinning tunes along Portland Street right by Victoria Road.
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Samba Nova
12-2pm
Samba Nova is bringing their engaging community percussion group back to Open Street for a filled with fun. Find them at Portland past King Street
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
2-4pm
The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo performers are joining us in downtown Dartmouth for an ensemble by the Royal Norwegian Navy Band, La Baie en Joie, Malvy, and the Tattoo Mascot Drummie.
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Mi’kmaq Drummers
12-2pm
Enjoy amazing Mi'kmaq Drummers on Enjoy amazing Mi'kmaq Drummers between Prince and King Street for a two hour drumming session with periodic breaks.
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Dartmouth Downtown Roving Dixie
2-4pm
The Dartmouth Downtown Roving Dixie will be bringing a swinging jazz music experience along Portland Street during Open Street
City of Lakes Soul Club
12-4pm
The City of Lakes Soul Club will be entertaining us all day long with a DJ set of northern soul, motown, and R&B at 127 Portland Street.
Sneak Peak
Street Games and Inflatable Games
Street Games & Inflatable Games will be back at Open Street this year between King Street & Wentworth Street. Drop by for some fun!
Milo T Clown & The Milocycle
Milo T Clown will be bringing laughter and smiles up and down Portland Street for Open Street Sunday from 12:00-4:00PM!
Chalk Art
Check out the professional chalk art by Chalkmaster Dave!
Business Activations
The businesses that make up Downtown Dartmouth will be open and serving up specials and some open with special hours. Be sure to drop in and support local!
Nova Scotia Loyal Vendors Market
Support local Nova Scotia products and businesses at the Vendors Market
Mad Science of the Maritimes
Check out Mad Science's fun and educational science activities and workshops!
BUSINESS ACTIVATIONS
Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia
11 Portland Street
Display of Genealogical Materials
Room 152 Clothing Boutique
52 Portland Street
10% off regular priced items, Sidewalk Sale Rack
Portland Street Crêperie
55 Portland Street
Open 9:30-4
Bubble Waffle and Ice Cream
55 Portland Street
Ice cream cones and freshly made Bubble Waffles with Ice Cream, open between 10-430
St. James United Church
158C Portland Street
Button Making Fun
Ekko Performing Arts Society
Between Dundas and Wentworth Street
Musical Fun!
Strange Adventures
101 Portland Street
Half-price toys and lots more great deals on comic books!
The Trainyard
137 Portland Street
Dartmouth Community Fridge Pop-up + Stay Wild Clay Co. offering Pay What You Can on earrings - all proceeds will be shared with The Dartmouth Community Fridge and The North Grove
Senobe Aquatic Club
44 Portland Street
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Churned Ice Cream
104 Portland Street
Open from 12-9:30pm
Daisy Jo's Boutique
61 Portland Street
Sidewalk sale rack and 10% off all regular priced items
Flower Street Florist
158A Portland Street
Anniversary Party with cake, discounts, and a gift basket raffle!
Lymphatic Studio by Blacksmith Massage
16A Wentworth St
Engaging activities, fun freebies, and a raffle
Unity Wigs & Hair Salon
Corner of Portland and Wentworth Street
Quick Braided/Cornrow Hairstyles, Relaxation Massage, Reflexology, Reiki and a Wig Liquidation Sale